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Colorado High School Film Festival

Denver, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Denver, United States
37
Legitimacy Score

Overview

The Colorado High School Film Festival in Denver is a student-focused showcase presented by the University of Colorado Denver College of Arts & Media. It is notable for giving high school filmmakers a venue to screen their work, compete for prizes, and connect with the broader Colorado scholastic film community, including partnership ties to the Scholastic Art Awards and top-finish recognition that can lead to screening at CU Denver’s Cinefest.[1][2]

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+5 pts)

  • 3 years of history

Red Flags (-18 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Risk Flags

  • Description contradicts structured venue/screening data

Festival Details

Founded

2023

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Legitimacy Score37/100
TierWarning
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